What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy is a treatment plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder which has proven success in mainstreaming many autistic children into the public
Direct Observation
Autism is a multi-faceted, complex disorder that involves evident developmental delays in a child. There are many available assessment tools and treatments all aiming to assess,
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy is a treatment plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder that has proven successful in mainstreaming many autistic children
Careers in Special Education
Careers in Special Education A career in special education promises a profession that is both challenging and rewarding. Rewarding in the sense that you will be making a difference in someone’s life, assisting them in coping in the real world, making the children as well as their families happy and…
Intelligence Testing
Educational institutions have been using intelligence quotient (IQ) testing, in order to gauge an individual’s overall mental capacity. Through the years,
11 important things everyone should know about ABA
The technical definition of ABA is: “Applied Behavior Analysis is the science in which procedures derived from principles of behavior are systematically
Causes of Autism
There are many theories regarding the cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder, but currently none that have been proven to be the sole cause to promote abnormalities in brain development
The Importance of Support Groups
Living with autism can be very daunting for families with all the difficulties and challenges that it entails. Many parents feel very isolated and that nobody really understands
Nurturing Self-determination in Youths with Disabilities
Parents play a major role in the transition of their youth with disabilities from childhood to adulthood. As a driving force to this stage in development, parents should acknowledge
Support and Help from the Autism Community
There is a wealth of support and information available in the autism community. There are many advocacies or charitable organizations that provide necessary help and
